Question

roy has two dogs, sprinkles and champ. he is concerned because sprinkles keeps eating champs food. roy asks their vet how much each dogs weight has changed since their last visit.
dog | weight change (oz.)
sprinkles | 5
champ | -6
which dogs weight has changed the most?
sprinkles champ

Explanation:

Step1: Understand absolute value

To find which weight change is more, we use absolute value. Absolute value of a number \( x \) is \( |x| \), which gives the distance from 0 on the number line (ignoring sign).

Step2: Calculate absolute values

For Sprinkles: \( |5| = 5 \)
For Champ: \( | - 6| = 6 \)

Step3: Compare absolute values

Since \( 6>5 \), Champ's weight change (in absolute terms) is more.

Answer:

Champ